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>But the Roald Dahl Story Company said “it’s not unusual to review the language” during a new print run and any changes were “small and carefully considered”.

This is the first time I heard of this kind of language 'update'. That's not normal.

Shakespeare is genuinely hard to read and understand but we don't just change random phrases and words to match modern sensibilities. Even modern English translation will keep the original for reference.

>As presented it is just designed to generate outrage,

Because it is outrageous.